NFL Power Rankings — Baltimore Ravens in top-four to start off season
By Darin McCann
24. Detroit Lions
This is one of those “hot” teams of the offseason that people believe in. I, on the other hand, do not. The copy-the-Patriots model has not had a lot of success in other experiments, and it looks the same here.
23. Las Vegas Raiders
I like what the Raiders are building. I like their offensive line. I love running back Josh Jacobs. They have added young talent to their defense. They are just missing a high-octane Carr to take them places. See what I did there?
22. Los Angeles Chargers
I want this team to be good. I like them on Hard Knocks. I’ve always liked Tyrod Taylor. Their defensive front and secondary are talented. They’re just so… Chargers. Injuries love them like “Joanie Loves Chachi.”
21. Los Angeles Rams
And the winners of Los Angeles are the Rams. Yay. This offensive line is gross. The defense is star-studded but full of holes. Jared Goff needs to be complemented by having strength all around him. He is not.